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have the support of the British Government.

Matters concerning Hong Kong may be brought

up by any Member of the British Parliament for

discussion. This is indeed the proper way for

those MPs who care about Hong Kong to air their

views. The British Government is answerable for

such matters. For example, a clear explanation

was given recently in the House of Commons over

the resumption of the buildings at Sai Lau Kok.

There

or

It would not be normal for the Hong Kong Government

to change its policies or practices simply because

of representations by a small number of MPs.

are 635 seats in the House of Commons and the

views of a few MPs cannot necessarily be taken

as representative of the British Government,

the majority of the people in Britain. However,

sure that the Hong Kong Government will take

into consideration the views put forward by

anyone who is interested and concerned about the

affairs of Hong Kong and that includes MPs of

all persuasions.

I am

The MPs who visited Hong Kong recently also said that they would ask for a special parliamentary select committee with powers to recommend constitutional changes and democratic reform to visit Hong Kong. this

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starter and what is your opinion on this issue?

In the representation of local opinions there

has in the past few years been an expansion in

both the official and unofficial membership of

the Legislative Council. The new members have

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